Todays minimotivator #179-2009

Glade Byron Addams said, "Chase down your passion like it's the last bus of the night."

I love how words can paint such vivid pictures and chasing down a bus is something that sticks in my mind. If you imagined your passion as the last bus would you chase it down or resign yourself to a long walk home?

With all the free online tools there is so much you can do to chase your passion. Go on run hard and catch it today. It might only be a google search away.

Todays minimotivator fresh from my desk

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer."

Watching Man on Wire shows you clearly what Emerson was talking about. Listening to someone who is passionate about what they do is awesome. Find something about what you do that inspires you and talk about that, constantly. People will get your enthusiasm and it will make a big difference to your day.

Watch Man on Wire. Have a terrific day.

Gary Vaynerchuk at FOWA 09

Loved this keynote by Gary Vaynerchuk. Didn't have a clue who he was until a few hours ago and I'm now following him on Twitter, bookmarked his site and watched a few of his vids.

Inspirational stuff for me because people ask me how I get the time to write everyday, or why I haven't missed a Monday in 6 years. It's because I freak'n love it - and they just don't get it. They aren't following their passion.

Best stuff about following your passion and understanding yourself I have heard + the hussle. Get out there and do it. No one is going to kick your arse if you get lazy and that sucks. I am accountable to myself and a few important people because I want to succeed and have BIG dreams and need a boot up the butt everyso often.

This is another one of my rants I know but you will understand when you watch the video.

WARNING: Gary swears - a lot sometimes. If you're watching at work, or the kids or Nana are around, wear headphones.


Gary Vaynerchuk at FOWA Miami 09 from DamianVoltes.com on Vimeo.

Todays BOOST to survive the day

Arthur Buddhold said, "Follow your passion, and success will follow you."

I am very passionate about what I do to the point of sometimes thinking weekends get in the way of my work. Not that great for everyone else in my life.

As I'm writing this today I am reminded that Arthur's quote is very true. Success does come if you follow your passion.

Are you following your passion? It makes it so much easier to be at work if you do.